George Scratchley Brown

George Scratchley Brown
General George S. Brown
Born	(1918-08-17)17 August 1918 Montclair, New Jersey, U.S.
Died	5 December 1978(1978-12-05) (aged 60) Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, U.S.
Buried	Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States
Service / branch	United States Air Force
Years of service	1941–1978
Rank	General
Service number	O-24021
Commands	Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force Air Force Systems Command Seventh Air Force Eastern Transport Air Force 3525th Pilot Training Wing 56th Fighter-Interceptor Wing 62d Troop Carrier Group
Battles / wars	World War II Korean War Vietnam War
Awards	Distinguished Service Cross Defense Distinguished Service Medal Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (4) Navy Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Legion of Merit (3) Distinguished Flying Cross (2) Bronze Star Medal Air Medal (4) Croix de guerre (France) Distinguished Flying Cross (UK)

George Scratchley Brown (17 August 1918 – 5 December 1978) was a United States Air Force general who served as the eighth chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In this capacity, he served as the senior military adviser to the president of the United States, the National Security Council and the secretary of defense. Through the commanders of the unified and specified commands, he was also responsible for executing the decisions of the National Command Authorities regarding worldwide readiness and employment of combat forces of the United States Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps.